Course - Master Thesis in History - Five-year Teacher Education - HIST3051
Master Thesis in History - Five-year Teacher Education
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About the course
Course content
The topic for the master's thesis is selected in consultation with a supervisor. The thesis is an academic study or analysis carried out by the candidate individually, under supervision. The thesis should add to the student's qualifications as a teacher of history, as stated in "den nasjonale rammeplanen for lektorutdanning". A thesis can be a thesis in history didactics, if not the thesis must show its relevance for the teacher profession in some other way (preface, introduction, conclusion). The thesis should normally contain 15.000-22.000 words (bibliography and appendix not included).
Learning outcome
A candidate who passes this course is expected to have the following learning outcome according to the course curriculum, defined as knowledge and skills:
Knowledge
The candidate
- has substantial knowledge in the field of research for the master thesis
- has detailed insights into the historiography and different perspectives used by historians to explain fundamental historical themes in the period of specialization
Skills
The candidate
- is able to use a broad range of information and critically analyze a problem
- is able to develop ideas and problems, give advice and elaborate and evaluate different sorts of historical problems
- has substantial knowledge on how to use historical method as a analytical tool
- is able to carry out an independent piece of historical research on a topic
Learning methods and activities
Individual supervision. The grade given on the thesis may be adjusted after the oral exam (20-45 min.). Please see link for the numbers of hours of supervision eligible for your master's thesis https://innsida.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/Norsk/Masteravtale+HF
Further on evaluation
The final grade of the thesis might be adjusted after the oral examination.
If you are given a failing grade on the master's thesis you can apply to department to resubmit your master's thesis once. To resubmit, the master's thesis must be completely new or so heavily rewritten that it can be considered a new thesis.
Master’s theses that are written in Norwegian or Scandinavian must include an abstract in English. Master’s theses that are written in a non-Scandinavian language must include an abstract in Norwegian.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
History with Teacher Education, years 8 - 13 (MLHIST)
Required previous knowledge
Requires admission to the five-year Teacher Education programme with an integrated master's degree in History, and a pass grade in the following modules: HIST1300, HIST1500, HIST1505/HIST1515/HIST2535 and HIST2045/HIST2055 (or equivalent).
Course materials
Relevant information including literature on methodology and research design, etc. will be published on Blackboard.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| HIST3050 | 30 sp | Autumn 2021 |
Subject areas
- History
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2024
Master's thesis with oral adjusting exam
Submission 2024-11-15 Time Release 12:00
Submission 12:00 Exam system Inspera Assessment
Ordinary examination - Spring 2025
Master's thesis with oral adjusting exam
Submission 2025-05-15 Time Release 12:00
Submission 12:00 Exam system Inspera Assessment